Lassa fever kills 72 in Nigeria in six weeks
Seventy-two people died of Lassa fever across Nigeria in the first six weeks of 2024, according to the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and...
Wigwe University to open despite founder’s death
The proposed Wigwe University, envisioned as Africa's first Ivy league university, potentially its most expensive, will proceed with its plans to open despite the...
Nigeria leads the world in unvaccinated children; millions at risk
Nigeria has the highest number of children who have not received any doses of a specific vaccine recommended for their age group or population.
The...
How drones bridge vaccination gap in rural Cross River
The use of drones is bridging vaccination gap in rural Cross River state, local officials say.
Augustine Okutu, the community health officer in Ijiraga Community...
More pressure for families as Abuja imposes new education tax
The Abuja authorities have introduced a new education tax on private schools within the federal capital, a move that is certain to have a...